Niners Nation · Jun 9, 2023
3 challenges the 49ers secondary faces heading into training camp
Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesSteve Wilks goes into his first season as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator with quite a challenge.
Replacing DeMeco Ryans and keeping San Francisco’s defense among the NFL’s elite will be no mean feat. Top-level performance can be difficult for any defense to maintain year-on-year and, though the 49ers possess a tremendously talented unit, the transition from an in-house coach to one coming from outside the building may make it even tougher for the Niners in 2023.
